No deal on devolution for the North East
The North East has twice failed to agree a devolution deal. What is the potential fall-out, and could it be third time lucky?
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Newcastle and the UK’s student accommodation scene
Newcastle has seen a recent surge in PBSA. But is it enough to house its incoming student population, and are these units coming at the cost of residential developments?
Can a man in a hard hat sell the Northern Powerhouse?
ANALYSIS: Is the Northern Powerhouse concept resonating beyond the walls of conference centres and panel discussions?
Round-up of the regions
News, views, features and analysis covering the UK regions
Metrocentre’s staying power
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Gateshead’s intu Metrocentre remains the largest shopping centre in Europe. Claire Robson charts its history and asks what challenges lie ahead in the fast-moving world of retail
Newcastle spotlight: Science Central
A £65m investment by L&G will fund 200,000 sq ft of offices at Newcastle’s Science Central. Claire Robson assesses the progress of the £350m regeneration project
Is the powerhouse living up to its name?
The phrase Northern Powerhouse is two years old next week. What is the reality behind the chancellor’s aspiration?
The North sparks off
From broadband provision to energy supply to transport improvements, the road to better infrastructure will be smoother in some places than others
Investing in the champions league
The property world agrees: The North is a good bet. And with almost half the region’s Q1 investment coming from overseas, domestic confidence is set to soar. By Andy Coyne
UK Cities – Northern powerhouse: strength in numbers
Chancellor George Osborne’s northern powerhouse is intended as a counterbalance to the South East’s economic dominance, and will work only if Manchester and its less developed rival cities can form a cohesive entity. David Thame gives an overview of the project and the obstacles it must overcome
